Thesmartsearch.net
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EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 76 |
| First Seen: | January 6, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | February 27, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Thesmartsearch.net is a domain hosting a search engine that doesn't have publicly known creators or publishers and can be connected to a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) with adware capabilities in the form of a browser extension. Users that are redirected to search results by thesmartsearch.net, or have their home and new tab page changed may have installed freeware recently. PUPs are often found as companions of free applications in order to generate a pay-per-install revenue for free software developers. The redirects to thesmartsearch.net may be facilitated by a browser extension, and you may want to check your extension manager for new software. The extension related to thesmartsearch.net may be used to display pop-ups and ads to generate traffic towards certain web sites and services, or make money for its developers. Adware browser extensions may keep track of your clickstream to display targeted content and may redirect your searches. You could resolve redirects and ads related to thesmartsearch.net by using a reputable anti-malware tool.
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